Posted on July 18, 2024
Posted on June 11, 2024
HARTFORD – State Representatives Devin Carney (R-23) and Chris Aniskovich (R-35) would like to invite Westbrook residents to join them for a post-session legislative event to discuss various items related to the 2024 legislative session.
If you want to discuss anything from the recent concluded legislative session, have questions about state government, are experiencing an issue with a…
Posted on June 5, 2024
Saybrook Point Trail and Education Project has been awarded a $366,640 grant through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant Program.
This project, located at Saybrook Point, will consist of completing the last piece of the riverfront walkway, creating a new park trail, and adding a scenic overlook and educational signage.
These improvements will provide expanded recreational and handicap access, connectivity between recreational areas, improved coastal access, lighting, and safety.
The project…
Posted on May 21, 2024
Since opening in 1996, Lymes’ Senior Center hasn’t gone through any major upgrades to the building itself. After yesterday’s groundbreaking ceremony, key renovations and upgrades are right around the corner.
As part of this proposal is 3,265 square feet of additional indoor space which will include motorized room partitions, an enlarged kitchen space, and quiet library room among other amenities. It will also include exterior changes with upgrades to the roof, porch, windows, cupola, entry way and…
Posted on May 21, 2024
One of the most important pieces of legislation we addressed this session was a House Republican initiative which establishes a special fund to provide support to the families of a law enforcement officer tragically killed in the line of duty.
Signed into law this week, Public Act 24-27 creates a Fallen Officers Fund to provide financial assistance to the surviving family along with any other benefits for which the officer is eligible.
I was honored to cosponsor this initiative and cast my vote in…
Posted on April 25, 2024
If no adjustments are made to the biennium budget, the governor would have the discretionary authority to make his own decisions on what to cut or fund outside of the legislative session. Right now, the majority members of the Appropriations Committee don’t have any plans to address it.
Knowing this, House Republicans today released our budget proposal that honors the fiscal guardrails, pursuing structural reforms, focusing on affordability, and increasing funding for local education.
This includes:…
Posted on April 10, 2024
Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and the SARAH Inc., two non-profits in our community, have each been awarded a grant through the state’s Nonprofit Grant Program. The purpose of these grants is to make capital improvements.
This includes – facility alterations, renovations, improvements, and additions; new construction; health, safety, and Americans with Disabilities Act projects; energy conservation improvements; information technology systems; technology that promotes client independence; purchase…
Posted on April 5, 2024
While my visit to Mar. Floral this past Wednesday fell just a few days outside of Women’s History Month, I still wanted to take the opportunity to present Marlee Spector, owner of the flower shop, with a legislative citation to congratulate her on the recent move to 875 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook and wish her many years of continued success in the community.
You can visit her website at https://marfloral.com/
Posted on April 4, 2024
Posted on March 27, 2024
In recognition of Women’s History Month, I partnered with Old Saybrook Middle School for a 6th grade essay contest to highlight notable women from Connecticut and their impact on both the state and the life of the students.
Yesterday, I presented the winners Reid Goodale (overall winner) and Ava Becker (runner up) with a legislative citation to acknowledge their work in the contest and congratulate them on being chosen as the two winners. The school also provided the top six entrants with a gift…